Carrick expected to stay as Manchester United slip toward the relegation zone

Manchester United were beaten 2-0 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, extending their winless run to nine matches in all competitions, their worst such run since 1988. Morgan Rogers gave Chelsea the lead shortly after the interval with a solo goal, and Lisandro Martinez was sent off after picking up a second yellow card for fouling Wesley Fofana inside the penalty area. Cole Palmer scored from the resulting spot kick.

United have taken seven points from nine Premier League matches and are 16th in the table, one point above the relegation zone. Chelsea moved into the top four with the win.

Michael Carrick is expected to be in charge when United host Roma in the Champions League at Old Trafford on November 3. The club board is unlikely to make a change before the November international break, and some senior figures believe he can still turn the season around. Asked whether he expected to remain in charge, Carrick said yes. United host Aston Villa in the league on November 8.